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AU12 VZD

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,431 mi
Last recorded76,431 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,431 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 72,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop fallen off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop fallen off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 69,278 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/50v15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,166 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on the shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 49,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on the shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,188 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AU12 VZD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 VZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU12 VZD registered?

AU12 VZD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 VZD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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